Virgo, the sixth sign of the zodiac, is represented by the Virgin. But don’t take this prudish symbol so literally. While Virgos are modest and shy, they’ll stop at nothing to serve a greater good in life. What motivates the Virgo to be so selfless? Read on for more. Plus, do you make a good first impression? Take our quiz to find out…

Virgo in a Nutshell

Born: August 23 – September 22

Element: Earth – practical and steady

Quality: Mutable, the quality that signifies adaptability and flexibility

As an earth sign, you’re rooted in a factual world rather than a fantasy world. You tend to overcomplicate and overanalyze everything, and can’t seem to get satisfaction from things as they are.

Virgos are purpose-driven: Nothing gives you a greater joy than when you know you’ve served a greater cause. But your sense of accomplishment seems to lie in limbo because you’re on a continuous quest for improvement.

In fact, your bookshelves may be brimming with self-help books.

But you don’t read them for leisure – you read them to learn something that can be applied to your life. Everything you do has a rhyme or reason.

Virgo’s meticulousness also comes through in your appearance. You have immaculate hygiene and wouldn’t be caught dead with bed-head hair or wrinkled clothing.

The restless quality of your nature can lead you to become overly critical, but your over-analytical eye isn’t just confined to others; you can be your own worst enemy.

RelationshipsVirgo’s discriminating nature makes you choosy when picking a mate, and potential partners have to live up to high standards.

You keep your emotions on heavy lockdown until you know you’ve found the right relationship. Others often find it hard to tell how you’re feeling.

You have a difficult time releasing your emotions, and this prevents you from committing to new relationships.

You are the go-to person for good advice. Yet others often wonder if you’re more than just someone who gives great advice – do you really feel what you’re saying?

Your best romantic matches are also earth signs: Taurus and Capricorn.

The perfectionist in you works hard at maintaining a relationship, and a loving and secure relationship brings out the best in you.

HealthVirgo is the sign of health in the zodiac, and you pay extra attention to all of its facets.

Virgo rules the nervous system and intestines, so you’re particularly prone to problems like indigestion, gas, ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome. Avoid exotic, spicy or seasoned foods, and have plenty of fruit, water and fiber instead.

While you enjoy exercise and may even do it fanatically, you’re often the cause of your own health problems. Because of their nervous and anxious nature, Virgos are often hypochondriacs.

CareerYou’re a better follower than a leader. You’re too wrapped up in your insecurities and the smallest details, so you're blind to the bigger picture.

But there’s a lot to be said about being so meticulous.

Once someone asks something of you, you stop at nothing to produce it. You won’t put off any projects and won’t miss any details.

Your sense of duty to your boss and your company is admirable, but make sure to strike a balance between work, family and leisure because you tend to be a workaholic.

You get to see the intricacies that make life beautiful. But don’t overanalyze. Revel in the imperfections of life to find a deeper meaning.

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